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Melissa Cordova graduated from our El Monte site at the San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps in 2013. Since then, she has gone on to earn her Associate's from Pasadena City College, her Bachelor's in Psychology from Cal State Los Angeles, and she was recently accepted to USC to earn her Master's in School Psychology. Read our Q&A with Melissa here.

In March, our Palmdale site at Antelope Valley YouthBuild hosted their Trimester 2 CAP (Community Action Project) called “Art Peace.” Art Peace was a community event focused on well-being, fostering community bonding through creative activities. Read more about the event and check out photos by clicking the heading link above!

YouthBuild Charter School of California has launched a new mental health service with Hazel Health. With Hazel Health, students can meet with a licensed therapist virtually or a therapy appointment. Learn more about the services offered!

Students at our Mid-City site have been honing their green thumbs every Friday as part of the YouthBuild Growers Program. Working with the Partnership for Growth Los Angeles, YouthBuild Growers is a hands-on urban farming program that empowers our students with practical gardening expertise and fosters a deeper connection to nature.

Is earning your high school diploma worth the time and effort? Definitely! With a diploma, you can increase your earning potential and find more job opportunities, go to college or trade school, complete an apprenticeship and get a union job, start a business, or join the military. If you had to leave high school early and are looking for a second chance to earn your diploma, YouthBuild Charter School of California can help!